Computer Hardware and Software Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is hardware?
The physical components that make up a computer system
The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful
The name given to the programs which control the computer
The software used to control the workings of a computer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is software?
The physical components that make up a computer system
The programs and data that make the hardware do something useful
The name given to the programs which control the computer
The software used to control the workings of a computer
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are operating systems?
Programs that control the workings of a computer
Software used to create documents or spreadsheets
Software that helps the computer system run efficiently
Physical components that make up a computer system
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which operating system is used by over 90% of the world's computers?
Unix
Android
Mac OS X
Windows
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of word processors?
Perform calculations and deal with numeric data
Create graphical documents such as posters and newsletters
Handle large lists of data and perform sorting and filtering
Create documents such as letters and reports
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of anti-virus software?
Scans for computer viruses and clears them up
Makes a copy of all information on the disk
Squashes data into a smaller size for easy transfer
Scans the hard drive and finds unnecessary files
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the importance of computer hardware?
Computer hardware is not important because it does not affect the functioning of a computer system.
Computer hardware is only important for gaming purposes.
Computer hardware is important because it determines the speed of a computer system.
Computer hardware is important because it is the physical components of a computer system that enable it to function.
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